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    Lee · Russell · Tallapoosa State Senate, District 27 Election Results 2026

    CNAW2 Election Desk — November 3, 2026 · Updated 1:46 PM ET
    Jay Hovey, winner, Lee · Russell · Tallapoosa State Senate, District 27

    Key takeaways

    • Jay Hovey was unopposed on the ballot for Lee · Russell · Tallapoosa State Senate, District 27 and received 96.1% of the vote, with write-ins making up the rest, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office.
    • The seat stays in Republican hands.
    • Results are unofficial until certified.
    Lee · Russell · TallapoosaState Senate, District 27
    Winner called
    Jay HoveyRepublican · Incumbent
    96.1%30,335 votes
    Est. 100% of votes countedFull results

    Results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office · unofficial until certified